96th Foundation Day of Adventist University of the Philippines

_{Students and faculty were gather to watch Southern Pacific Islanders Student Association (SPISA) performance}

August 1, 2013 — marked day for AUPian students, faculty and staff in celebrating the 96^th Foundation Day of Adventist University of the Philippines (AUP), a three days celebration of 96^th years of excellence.

According to Pastor Abel Vergara, COT faculty and AUP Development Office director and assigned as the coordinator for said event, “theme was ‘Advancing Unparalleled Power’ — aimed moving forward in the Power of God.” And the highlight of the program “it have an emphasis on physical and social”­ — of course, games are involve in the program.

The event started with devotion, a singspiration gave by Ryan Eusoya uplifted atmosphere.Sing praises to God for the 96^th year of success that AUP had. Yohannes Parunta had his opening prayer. Students, faculty and staff continually come in the Gymnasium, 

Constantly, not only students and faculty in the College level were invited also the AUP Academy from elementary to high school. They were not just invited but been part of the success and achievement of AUP through the years. 

_{Pastor Elmer Lagarile having his meassege}

Part of the devotion, Pastor Elmer Lagarile delivered his message on Psalms 144:16,he said “Happy is the people whose God is the Lord” where Only in Jesus we can find happiness. True happiness really comes from God in the accomplishment of AUP.

Social Emphasis

To start formally the celebration, students gave respect to the National Anthem as they sing “Lupang Hinirang” followed by Alma Mater song “Shine on Forever” sang by Rheah Princess Cruz.

 Dr. Robert Borromeo, gave his welcome message and gave thanks to those who attended.

_{S.A member giving meal tickets to the student}

In support of Student Association (SA) spearhead by Angelo Lagrada, S.A. President, extended their hands for accomplishing and execution of programs for 96^th Foundation day. They were in charge to the snack that was distributed students and staff attended, program such games and raffles.

AUP Cafeteria preapred food such Pancit with tofu toppings, bread and tetra pack juice, for drinks. 

A small coupon that was given during the program serve as thier meal ticket and number for raffle draws.

Highlights

One of the highlight that night, Gymnairs for Christ,  as they showed their talents. They made their exhibition, lifts, jump, roll, and bend their flexible body amazed the audience. Cameras, video cam, and cell phones were seen exposed in the gymnasium as they recorded their performance. 

^{Students and faculty playing Balloon Smash}

Subsequently — games and raffles executed,  game such Balloon Smash, they were distinct by balloon colors, participants need to crash the balloon of their opponent, team with the most same balloon color won the game.

In raffles, they had given away coupon like Jollibee Coupon and cash. Dr. Fransico Gayoba, AUP President and Mrs. Gayoba, wife of President gave a cash of 1000 pesos.

Another game, Animal farm, they need to be blindfolded and find their teammates, most number of member gather won the game and lastly, relay that was facilitated by the S.A members. 

Games include students, faculty and staff.

In between games and raffles, Southern Pacific Islanders Student Association (SPISA) made a great performance of likely traditional dance, wearing Hawaiian costume.

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As they continue the raffle, some of the picked people weren't able to claim their price, past nine o'clock some of the students already leaving the gymnasium.

At the end, they set a fireworks display it last a minute. 

The program was divided according to its emphasis, August 1, Thursday night, was the Social Emphasis, August 2,Student Convocation, University Achievements and in the dawn, Vesper Concert. August 3, Sabbath School and Divine Hour.

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